Ford, Ford Madox, 1873-1939

Biography

Letters of Ford Madox [Hueffer, aftw.] Ford (1873-1939), English author, to the literary agent who handled his novels, James B. Pinker. Some of the letters are in Ford's handwriting, but many are written or typewritten by a secretary and signed by Ford. Most of the letters for 1901-1915 are undated. In the early part of the correspondence there are a few references to Conrad. In general the correspondence relates almost entirely to Ford's writings, their publication and sale, and his frequent requests for advances. There is very little regarding his personal life.

A few quotations from the letters (and some from items not now in the collection) were published by Paul Alexander Bartlett in the Saturday Review of Literature, August 2, 1941, pp. 3, 4, 14.

From the guide to the Ford Madox Ford Correspondence, 1901-1933, bulk 1901-1910, (The Huntington Library)

English novelist and influential editor of literary journals; also biographer, art critic, and poet. Born Ford Madox Hueffer; changed last name to Ford in 1919.

From the description of W.H. Hudson : some reminiscences / by Ford Madox Hueffer, 1920s? (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 228079051

From the description of The saddest story, 1915? (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 228079018

From the description of Ford Madox Ford diary, 1938-1939. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 228040813

From the description of The rash act : a novel / by Ford Madox Ford, 1931-1932? (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 228079015

From the description of Ford Madox Ford collection, [ca. 1850]-1973 (bulk 1850-1939). (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 63936629

Ford, formerly "Ford Madox Hueffer", was the son of Dr. Francis Hueffer, a music critic of THE TIMES, and grandson of the artist Ford Madox Brown. He founded THE ENGLISH REVIEW, a literary journal, in 1908 and published novels (such as THE GOOD SOLDIER, 1915) and critical works.

From the description of Naumburg collection of Ford Madox Ford, 1871-1992 (bulk 1910-1970) (Princeton University Library). WorldCat record id: 81642671

English novelist.

From the description of O Hymen, 1928. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 228040828

Ford Madox Ford (1873-1939) was an English author.

From the description of Letters of Ford Maddox Ford, 1901-1933. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 86129686

Ford Madox Ford was an English author and editor; both his work and personal life were characterized by controversy, excess, and exaggeration. Born into an artistic family, he grew up cultured and accomplished. He was inspired to become a writer by his grandfather, artist Ford Madox Brown, who illustrated his first book. His early collaboration with Joseph Conrad helped each develop as a writer, and Ford went on to write novels, short stories, travel literature, and criticism. He was instrumental in developing modern literature, and supported such writers as Ezra Pound, James Joyce, and D.H. Lawrence.

From the description of Ford Madox Ford letters and poem, circa 1919-1933. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 60525760

English novelist and influential editor of literary journals; also biographer, art critic, and poet. Founded the English Review (London : Duckworth, 1908-1937) and was its editor for some years. Born Ford Madox Hueffer; changed last name to Ford in 1919.

From the description of The English Review scrapbook, 1908-1909. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 228079067

English writer.

From the description of Letters, 1912-1935. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754866461

Author.

From the description of Ford Madox Ford poem, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454345